Cranberry tour

Would you like to become acquainted with the special world of the cranberry? Then book a tour at IslandBerry! During the tour you will learn a lot about cranberries. In 2011, Jan and Jantina Buijs started building their first cranberry field. Since 2019, they have started a new cultivation method aimed at vertical growth in a climate greenhouse. Jan and Jantina now produce cranberries organically, both in the cranberry field and in the climate greenhouse. Guided tour During the tour, you will join Jan in the cranberry field and get a closer look at the approximately 7,000 cranberry plants. Jantina then uses the presentation stage to explain the special process of growing cranberries. At the climate greenhouse, you'll learn more about the alternative way of growing cranberries, cranberry cuttings and harvesting. You also get to see the equipment they use for harvesting in the field. The tour ends with a tour of the store at Landgoed De Bonte Belevenis, where cranberries are processed into special local Texel products (such as cranberry liqueur, cranberry chocolate bar and cranberry nogaut). From mid-April to October, guided tours are given at the cranberry farm, which is located on Landgoed de Bonte Belevenis in Den Hoorn. The cranberries bloom in June and are harvested in September/October. Please note: there is a minimum number of participants for this activity. In case of too few participants or bad weather, you will hear in advance whether the tour can take place. This tour is given in Dutch. Time: every Thursday from mid-April to October. From 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Check the calendar below for the current schedule. Price: €15 per person. Tickets are available, click on 'View times' to book. Does this not work? Then call +31222 314 741 or visit the VVV Texel store.

Practical

  • 8 to 15 persons

  • Den Hoorn

  • Tickets via VVV, Guided tours, and Nature

  • all ages


Location

The tour takes place at Landgoed de Bonte Belevenis. Rommelpot 11, 1797 RN Den Hoorn.


Important to know

The tour is given in Dutch. This activity takes place with a minimum of 10 participants. The site is not wheelchair accessible.


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IslandBerry

IslandBerry

IslandBerry is the only cranberry company on Texel. They produce cranberries organically, both in the cranberry field and in the climate greenhouse. The cranberries grow in the greenhouse according to a unique method, the hanging culture. In addition to the production of berries, they also grow cranberry plants themselves. Knowledge center IslandBerry is also a knowledge center for the development of cranberry cultivation in the Netherlands. At IslandBerry you can find out everything about the growth, flowering and harvest of cranberries. The berries are processed into special local Texel products and are also sold on site. Guided tours Would you like to become acquainted with the special world of the cranberry? Then book a tour! This is possible every Thursday from April 15 to October 1. During the tour you will learn a lot about cranberries. The tours are by appointment only and are given for groups of 10 people or more. Group outings It is also possible to book a group outing on request. For example, a tour in combination with a workshop/tasting of Landgoed Bonte Belevenis. Cranberry center IslandBerry can be found on the grounds of Landgoed de Bonte Belevenis in Den Hoorn.

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